Clinical Presentation in Humans
Transmission and Vector
Incubation Period and Morphology
Epidemiology and Country Information
Public Health and Prevention Strategies
Tara Kirk Parasites and Pestilence Human Biology Stanford University
Trichostrongyliasis - Transmission and Vector
Interaction of a sheep and Trichostrongylus - note transmission through stool. From the University of Sydney Veterinary Pathology Website.
Transmission: Eggs are released into the environment through the passing of stool. Infection occurs when infective larvae or ingested often through consumption of leafy vegetables. Larvae rarely if ever infect through penetration of the skin.
Vector: None